Wartburg Castle

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. How tall is Wartburg Castle?410 meters (1,345 feet)
2. What is the location?Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany
3. What is the year construction began?1067
4. What is Wartburg Castle and where is it located?Wartburg Castle is a historic castle in Germany, built in 1067 on a 410‑meter hill called Eisenberg. It sits in the state of Thuringia and was a strong fortress for many centuries.
5. Why did Martin Luther stay at Wartburg Castle?After he refused to recant his ideas, Luther was protected at Wartburg by Frederick the Wise. There he translated the New Testament into German.

Diet of Worms: An imperial assembly held in 1521 where Martin Luther was summoned to defend his writings.
Vernacular Language: The language spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region.
Secular Architecture: Buildings designed for non-religious purposes, such as residences or fortifications.